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Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of Khaleed Oladipo, a 20-year-old Nigerian student who was fatally stabbed in Leicester, United Kingdom. Oladipo, a second-year Cybersecurity student at De Montfort University, was reportedly attacked while on his way home to watch a football match. His family described him as an extremely loved son and family member whose life was cut short far too soon. According to a statement issued by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Head of Media, Public Relations and…

Comrade Clement C. Nwabuko has been re-elected Chairman of the National Assembly New Media Forum (NANMF) for another two-year term, pledged to prioritise members’ welfare, professionalism and institutional development. He was returned unopposed at the Forum’s election held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, reflecting members’ confidence in his leadership and vision for the organisation. The election process was overseen by the Credentials Committee chaired by Emmanuel Ovuakporie, while the Secretary of the Committee, Comrade Lukman Laleye Babalola, announced the winners. The inauguration of the newly elected Executive Committee was performed by…

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called on the Federal Government to clarify the presence of United States troops in Nigeria, expressed concern over national sovereignty and the safety of Muslim leaders. In a statement issued on Friday, 6 February 2026, and signed by its Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, the group said it was disturbed by what it described as secrecy surrounding the deployment of American forces into the country. MURIC noted that the United States and Nigerian authorities had recently confirmed the presence of US troops, with government…

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has congratulated twenty-six thousand, one hundred and twenty-two (26,122) officers of the Nigeria Police Force recently promoted to various ranks, described the advancement as well-deserved and a reflection of their dedication, professionalism, and commitment to national service. In a statement signed through Ag. ACP Benjamin Hundeyin, Force Public Relations Officer, IGP Egbetokun emphasized that the promotions recognized merit and performance, while also placing greater responsibility on the officers to uphold high standards of leadership, discipline, and service in the discharge of their…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has extended heartfelt sympathy and solidarity to the Kingdom of Morocco following devastating floods in the country’s northern regions, which have resulted in the loss of lives, displacement of families, and extensive damage to homes, infrastructure, and farmlands. According to Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria commended the swift and coordinated response of Moroccan authorities, emergency services, and humanitarian actors in providing search-and-rescue operations, medical assistance, and relief to affected communities. The statement emphasized Nigeria’s confidence in Morocco’s resilience and…

I write pursuant to my right of reply in response to the publications titled; CHINESE EXCEL-LED. NIGERIAN FIXERS SWINDLE FG IN MULTI-MILLION NAIRA AIRPORT AND FCCPC REFERS CHINESE EXCEL-LED, EMMANUEL SHOON PATRICK TO IGP FOR CRIMINAL PROSECUTION which appeared in your newspaper on DECEMBER 16TH 2025 AND FEBRUARY 5TH 2026, and which contains statements concerning me and my organization that are inaccurate, misleading, and injurious to my reputation.   The article, as published, presents allegations and assertions that are neither supported by verifiable facts nor reflective of the true position.…

The Amasiri Clan of Afikpo Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, has raised serious national and international concerns over what it described as state-backed military repression, occupation of ancestral lands, and unlawful detention of community leaders. This was disclosed in a press conference held on 5 February 2026 at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council in Abuja. Addressing journalists, the clan’s spokesperson, Princess Joy Idam, accused the Ebonyi State Government of deploying the military against peaceful civilians over unverified allegations, leading to mass arrests, forced displacement, destruction of homes,…